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AF61 XSJ

2011 Ford Fiesta

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,884 mi
Last recorded166,884 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Fiesta59,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 XSJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 166,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 162,112 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 162,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 156,709 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 156,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 149,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 149,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 142,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 142,098 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 134,704 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 134,704 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 131,619 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 122,160 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,633 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AF61 XSJ is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,643 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 XSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF61 XSJ registered?

AF61 XSJ is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is AF61 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 XSJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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